Louisville Allocates $768,250 to Combat Family Homelessness

Louisville is taking a significant step forward in addressing family homelessness.

 

Mayor Craig Greenberg has announced that the city will utilize $768,250 in grant funding to secure housing and offer support services to homeless families.

 

This funding is part of a larger $4.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, distributed locally through the Coalition for the Homeless.

 

"We are grateful to the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund for including Louisville in its nationwide effort to end homelessness," said Mayor Greenberg.

 

"We know that we have families sleeping in cars and other places not meant for habitation, and thanks to this generous grant, our city government will be able to achieve real results – finding housing for many of these families."

 

The Louisville Metro Office of Social Services (OSS) will manage the city's portion of the grant.

 

Over the next four years, OSS plans to rapidly house seven local families annually and provide comprehensive services to ensure their long-term stability.

 

"We know family homelessness has its own unique challenges," said Social Services Policy and Advocacy Manager Joseph Hamilton.

 

"This private money gives us a chance to innovate, and really think through the best intervention models that are most likely to lead to sustainability and housing stability."

 

Three OSS divisions will collaborate to support client families.

 

The Housing and Support Division will offer direct rental assistance and case management.

 

The Homeless Engagement and Assessment Response Team will assist with housing placement services, while the Office of Financial Empowerment will help families connect to banking and financial counseling.

 

All participating families will receive intensive supportive services focused on housing stability, barrier alleviation, and increasing household income.

 

In addition to this initiative, Louisville has launched several other programs to combat homelessness.

 

In September 2025, Mayor Greenberg announced "Home for Good," a collaborative action group aiming to house 250 people experiencing chronic homelessness by 2027.

 

This group focuses on increasing Permanent Supportive Housing in the city.

 

Furthermore, the Jewish Heritage Fund granted $650,000 to assist homeless young adults in Louisville.

 

This funding will support the creation of transitional housing units and provide job placement services and housing navigation assistance.

 

These combined efforts reflect Louisville's commitment to providing homes for the homeless and ensuring that every family has a safe place to call home.